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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026
On March 31 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat where he visited Gandhinagar, Sanand (Ahmedabad) and Vav–Tharad (Banaskantha) to launch and dedicate multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore.
Highlights of the visits:
Gandhinagar: On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, dedicated to showcasing the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism.
Sanand: He inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Ahmedabad, marking the commencement of commercial semiconductor production in India.
Vav-Tharad: PM Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore across key sectors including power, railways, roads, health, urban, rural, and tribal development.
He inaugurated the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway built at a cost of over Rs. 5,100 crore, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).

GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) extended the National Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Drive 2.0 by three months till 30 June 2026 to sustain momentum in nationwide PNG expansion and increase the share of natural gas to 15% in India’s energy basket.

• The initiative, earlier scheduled to end on 31 March 2026, has been extended to accelerate PNG connectivity and strengthen the transition towards a gas-based economy.

About National PNG Drive 2.0:
PNG Drive 2.0 Launch: The PNGRB launched PNG Drive 2.0 from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, bringing together City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies under the theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG.”
Targeted Expansion: Under the initiative, the government aims to extend natural gas pipeline connectivity to 37 additional Geographical Areas (GAs) not connected to the national gas pipeline and 44 districts without PNG network access.
Current Progress: In March 2026 alone, India added over 310,000 new connections and issued another 270,000 connections for domestic and commercial users.

VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New Delhi
In March 2026, Vice-President Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, along with Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), unveiled the ‘Nyaya Setu Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot’ and its mascot ‘Dishika’ during the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) programme organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), MoL&J, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).
About Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot:
Overview: Nyaya Setu is a voice-first, multimodal, multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered legal assistant designed to help citizens understand legal processes, rights, and next steps through simple voice and text interactions in multiple Indian languages.
Developing Authority: The platform has been developed by the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASHA INterface for India) Division (DIBD) under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Technology: It is built on a complete end-to-end voice stack, integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and conversational AI systems.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon 
In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system.

• The conference was chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.

Highlights of MC14:
Overview: The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).
Indian Delegation: The Indian team was led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.
Outcomes: Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15. Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland).

Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: Singapore’s Changi Tops; 5 Indian Airports in Top 100
In March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.

• South Korea’s Seoul Incheon Airport ranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, while Japan’s Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible Facilities
• Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranking within the top 30 globally.

Key Findings: 
Rankings: Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)) rose to No. 4 with key service awards, while Tokyo Narita’s Narita International Airport (NRT) ranked as No.5 and won the global award for World’s Best Airport Staff at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.
Top Indian Rank: Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranked 28th (up from 32nd) and was awarded Best Airport in India & South Asia.

• Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru, Karnataka) ranked 41st and won Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia for the third consecutive year, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad, Telangana) has once again earned global recognition by winning the ‘Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2026’ award, while Manohar International Airport (Goa) ranked 64th and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai, Maharashtra) ranked 66th, both improving their positions.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan Airways
In March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.
Key Details of Agreement:
Routes Covered: Air India has placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights  between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.
Interline Arrangement: Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.
Key Benefits: The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top Honours
In March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season.

• The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.

About ASF Awards 2025:
Overview: The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.
Women’s Player: Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.
Men’s Team: The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.
Women’s Team: Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.

Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards 
In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDPSVP) 2025, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).
Award Winners:
District Rank: Sepahijala District Panchayat (DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.
Healthy Category: Kanchanbari GP (Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.
Women Category: Baikunthapur GP (West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.
Financial Incentives: Sepahijala District Panchayat will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of Mongolia
In March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.
Background:
Election Process: On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.

• Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.

Succession: He succeeds Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.
Young Leadership: At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.

ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of DGCA
On March 31, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, as the Director General (DG) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle.

• He succeeded Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P).

About Vir Vikram Yadav
Experience: He has held key administrative positions in both state and central governments, gaining extensive experience in governance, policy implementation, and regulatory administration.
Previous Position: Prior to this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEO
In March 2026, India’s largest airline, IndiGo,appointed aviation veteran William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with his tenure set to begin in August 2026.

• He will succeed Pieter Elbers, who resigned on 10 March 2026 following a major operational crisis that resulted in over 4,500 flight cancellations in late 2025.

About William Walsh:
Profile: He is a highly influential aviation leader with over 40 years of experience, having begun his career as a cadet pilot at Aer Lingus in 1979.
Leadership: He served as CEO at Aer Lingus (2000–2005), British Airways (2005–2011), International Airlines Group (IAG) (2011–2020).
IATA Role: He has been Director General (DG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since April 2021 until July 2026.
Expertise: His expertise includes large-scale airline operations, mergers and restructuring, crisis management, and global aviation leadership.
Recognition: In March 2014, he was named the 2014 Laureate for Commercial Aviation by ‘Aviation Week & Space Technology’.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICG
In March 2026, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), achieved a significant milestone with the ceremonial launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Shachi (Yard 1280) for the Indian Navy (IN)and the delivery of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal (Yard 1274) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

• These vessels were launched in the presence of Shagun Sobti, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, V K Parmar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of  ICG, along with senior naval officials, marking a key step in strengthening indigenous naval capabilities.

Launch of INS Shachi (Yard 1280): The 113-metres(m)-long naval ship with a displacement of 2,600 tonnes, can endure 8,500 nautical miles and will be crewed by 19 officers and 130 sailors.
Delivery of ICGS Achal (Yard 1274): It is the 5th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight developed by GSL at a cost of Rs 473 crore.

• The 52-m-long and 8 m-wide ICGS with a displacement of 320 tons is powered by a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)-based propulsion system,capable of  achieving a maximum speed of 27 knots.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 – March 31
The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is annually observed across the globe on 31 March to celebrate the lives, achievements, and contributions of transgender people, while raising awareness about the discrimination and challenges they face.
Background:
Establishment: TDOV was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker, an American transgender activist.
First Observance: The first was observed on 31 March 2009.
Transgender Flag: Monica Helms, an American transgender activist, created the first transgender pride flag in 1999, featuring five horizontal stripes, two pink and two blue representing traditional female and male colors, and a central white stripe symbolising intersex, transitioning, or non-binary individuals.

STATE NEWS

AP Launches Rs. 150 Crore Free Electricity Scheme for Handloom and Powerloom Weavers
In April 2026, the Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP), led by Chief Minister (CM) N. Chandrababu Naidu, launched a free electricity scheme for handloom and power loom weavers across the state from 1 April 2026, with an annual outlay of Rs. 150 crore, aimed at easing financial stress by reducing power costs, a key component in weaving operations.
About Free Power Scheme :
Benefits: The scheme provides free electricity up to 200 units per month for handloom weavers and 500 units per month for powerloom operators, enabling annual savings of approximately Rs. 8,640 and Rs. 21,600, respectively.
Support: Additional measures include a Rs. 4,000 monthly pension, a Rs. 5 crore thrift fund for cooperatives, up to 90% subsidy on modern machinery, and a 15% yarn rebate.
The initiative also supports cluster development in Dharmavaram, Pithapuram, and Mangalagiri, along with marketing assistance through Amazon, Flipkart, exhibitions, and Andhra Pradesh State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society (APCO) digital platforms.

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